Labor & Delivery Nurse
Pendleton, OR
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Labor & Delivery position requiring a current Oregon license, BLS, and NRP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care Labor & Delivery unit with postpartum and newborn nursery responsibilities
• Unit consists of 5 L&D beds, 1 triage bed, 1 OR suite (staffed by main OR), and 3 postpartum beds
• Average of 30-35 deliveries per month with approximately 340 annual births
• Patient ratios follow AWHONN guidelines
• Care includes L&D, postpartum, routine nursery, and intermediate nursery patients
• Titration of Pitocin, insulin, and magnesium sulfate drips required
• 12-hour rotating day/night shifts with either 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am schedules
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage is required
• EMR: MEDITECH 5.66 is used
• Electronic fetal monitoring system: FE Centricity Perinatal
• Scrubs are provided
• Nurses are expected to be independent and serve as backups for each other
• Care for routine and intermediate newborns; high risk is not common
• Minimum of two nurses present on the unit at all times
• Unit employs a CNA II/unit secretary for support
• Charge nurse available on the unit and house supervisor on-site
• OB is on call 24/7, generally present in house when laboring patients are present
• Orientation consists of three shifts specific to the department
• Nurses may float and provide support to other units as needed
• Ability to adapt quickly to fluctuating patient volumes and acuity required
• First-time travelers are considered

Requirements

• Active Oregon RN license required (or eligibility for OR 90 Day Emergency License)
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years recent L&D experience including postpartum and nursery
• Ability to work independently across all aspects of L&D, postpartum, and nursery care
• Strong skills in titrating Pitocin, insulin, and magnesium sulfate drips
• Experience with MEDITECH EMR preferred
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor within the last 3 years
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts